Caroline Lewis
Healthcare reporter for WNYC and Gothamist. Specializes in covering COVID vaccines and childhood vaccines.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 10min
Evening Roundup: Legionnaires' Disease Cluster in Harlem Leaves One Dead, Some NYC Weed Dispensaries Might Have to Pack Up and Move, Push for a Bronx Casino, and Boozy Subway Ads on Trains
Caroline Lewis, a health care reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, shares insights on a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem that has tragically claimed one life and affected over 20 others. The podcast also discusses the looming shutdown of over 100 cannabis dispensaries in New York due to regulatory challenges. Additionally, Lewis dives into Mayor Adams' controversial casino proposal for the Bronx, which promises job growth, and the potential resurgence of alcohol ads in subways, raising important public health concerns.
Sep 3, 2025 • 19min
The Latest on COVID Shots
Caroline Lewis, a healthcare reporter for WNYC and Gothamist with a focus on vaccines, dives into the murky waters of COVID vaccine access this fall. She discusses the recent FDA approval of updated vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, highlighting eligibility challenges, especially for seniors and young people with health conditions. Lewis sheds light on the stark differences in vaccine availability across states and pharmacies, and shares personal anecdotes showcasing the confusion many face due to inconsistent guidelines and mixed messages from providers.
